October RibbonwoodPhotographed: 2017
Location: Laguna Mountains, California
This time of year, the Ribbonwood Tree, Adenostoma sparsifolium, has a beautiful gold color as its flowers wilt. This is the sort of strange but very cool Fall color season you can see in chaparral country. You don't need to chase Aspens and Cottonwoods if you look for others near where you live.

Frosty BurgerPhotographed: 2013
Location: Pine Valley, California
Frosty Burger has only been around since 1980, so it post-dates the installation of Interstate 8. But it is still a great landmark along Old Highway 80, and they make a mighty tasty chocolate shake as well.

Old Pine Valley Creek BridgePhotographed: 2017
Location: Pine Valley, California
This is the original U.S. Route 80 bridge over Pine Valley Creek. It was eventually bypassed and the modern Old Highway 80 bridge was recently rebuilt. This bridge appears to be on private property now and has limited access to both sides. It would be nice to get permission from the property owner to photograph it more extensively someday.